Exclusive: Bombshell Revelation - King Of The Hill's Dale Actor Secretly Recorded for Series Revival Before Tragic Demise
Dale Gribble's actor, Johnny Hardwick, recorded for the King of the Hill revival before his untimely demise Get ready to see Hardwick's iconic character in the highly anticipated series reboot!
Summary
Johnny Hardwick, the voice behind Dale Gribble on King of the Hill, completed a number of episodes for the show's upcoming revival before his death.
The revival of King of the Hill will take place 15 years after the original series, showcasing the older versions of the characters. Many of the original cast members are set to reprise their roles, including the beloved Dale Gribble, whose iconic voice work by Hardwick will be greatly missed.
Johnny Hardwick, the deceased voice actor, comedian, and writer, reportedly finished recording several episodes for Hulu's upcoming revival of King of the Hill before he passed away. He was renowned for his role as Dale Gribble, a bounty-hunting, chain-smoking exterminator and part-time entrepreneur, in the long-standing animated sitcom. TVLine reports that Hardwick had finished recording "a couple" of episodes for the revival, although the specific number remains undisclosed. Both 20th Television Animation and Hulu declined to comment on the matter, leaving it uncertain whether Dale's character will be recast following Hardwick's untimely death.
What We Know About The King of the Hill Revival
King of the Hill is set to return on Hulu in January 2023, as confirmed. It has been reported that the show's co-creators, Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, had been discussing a reboot since 2017. However, an agreement could not be reached with FOX, leaving the show's comeback uncertain until Hulu stepped in and successfully reached an agreement with Judge and Daniels.
According to Daniels, the King of the Hill reboot will pick up 15 years after the original series and will feature the characters in their older versions. Many of the original cast members, including Judge as Hank Hill, Kathy Najimy as Peggy, Pamela Adlon as Bobby Hill, Stephen Root as Bill, and Lauren Tom as Connie, will be reprising their roles.
Following Hardwick's untimely demise, heartfelt tributes have flooded in from loved ones and devoted followers. As one of the show's most unforgettable characters, Dale's absence will be deeply mourned upon the show's comeback. With the imminent return of King of the Hill, a prominent aspect will undoubtedly be the resurfacing of Hardwick's vibrant portrayal of the iconic Dale Gribble.
